News
20 May 2024- ASC
Game-changing new course for Aussie sports officials
A free, online course will help Aussie sporting officials build their knowledge, competence, and confidence in the biggest change to officiating in over two decades.
20 May 2024- ASC
ASC welcomes new Chair
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is delighted to welcome Kate Jenkins AO as our new Chair, following her incredible 30-year career as Australia’s foremost authority on respect and equality in the workplace and in sport.
20 May 2024- ASC
Celebrating and thanking Australian volunteers
This National Volunteer Week (NVW), the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is once again rallying the sport sector to celebrate and thank the 3 million sport volunteers across Australia with a big 3 Cheers for Volunteers!
17 May 2024- ASC
Fostering athlete success throughout sport and beyond
While an athlete’s goal is often to beat the next opponent or make the Australian team, an Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Manager’s goal is to ensure athletes are successful both in sport and in life.
17 May 2024- ASC
New ambassadors announced for AIS program boosting LGBTIQA+ inclusion in sport
On a day that champions inclusion – International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT) – the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is proud to announce its new Thrive with Pride ambassadors.
17 May 2024- ASC
Australia’s Kayak Sprint team leading by example for Gold Coast kids
The Australian Men’s Kayak Sprint team is set to have a special group cheering them on in Paris, after inspiring a group of Gold Coast school boys to win well.
16 May 2024- ASC
Athletes label AIS upgrade a ‘game-changer’
Athletes have reacted with excitement to the Australian Government’s $249.7 million upgrade of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
15 May 2024- ASC
Athletes take over new AIS Win Well Podcast
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has launched an exciting new podcast series highlighting how Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians are winning well both in sport and in life.
14 May 2024- ASC
Paralympian chasing career goals on and off the bike
After an accident left her with a permanent brain injury, Meg Lemon became more determined than ever to succeed as a para-athlete and sports dietitian.
14 May 2024- ASC
ASC welcomes Federal Budget’s continued investment to sport
ASC CEO Kieren Perkins OAM has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to the continuation of critical national sport programs announced in tonight’s Federal Budget.
02 May 2024- ASC
Invictus Australia: A thriving ecosystem empowers veterans and redefines participation
A ‘top-down, bottom-up’ approach is vital to foster a thriving volunteer program in Australian sport according to Invictus Australia CEO, Michael Hartung OAM.
30 Apr 2024- ASC
ASC’s national AusPlay survey goes online
The nation’s biggest sport and physical activity survey, AusPlay is evolving to give Australians even more insights as to why, when and how we get active.